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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
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India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 210.31 Cr
Over 4 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 96,506
8,586 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.59%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 3.31%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 210.31 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,79,87,316 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 4 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,04,13,654
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2nd Dose
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1,01,03,182
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Precaution Dose
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66,59,587
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,84,33,829
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2nd Dose
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1,76,92,514
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Precaution Dose
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1,29,48,549
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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4,00,16,064
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2nd Dose
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2,96,52,329
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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6,15,71,287
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2nd Dose
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5,20,39,860
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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56,03,21,146
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2nd Dose
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51,20,83,951
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Precaution Dose
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5,20,88,092
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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20,38,53,235
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2nd Dose
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19,60,85,623
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Precaution Dose
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3,03,26,336
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,75,48,856
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2nd Dose
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12,25,59,307
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Precaution Dose
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3,87,68,302
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Precaution Dose
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14,07,90,866
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Total
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2,10,31,65,703
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 96,506. Active cases now constitute 0.22% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.59%. 9,680 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,37,33,624.
8,586 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 3,91,281 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 88.31 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 3.31% and the Daily Positivity rate is reported to be 2.19%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 43.25 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.88 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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43,25,17,330
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IN PIPELINE
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53,38,210
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CONSUMPTION
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40,36,44,231
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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2,88,73,099
More than 43.25 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 53,38,210 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 40,36,44,231 doses .
More than 2.88 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
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டெல்லியில் சிக்கியுள்ள ஜம்மு காஷ்மீர் மாணவர்கள் கல்லூரி நிர்வாகத்திடம் தங்களுக்கு பேருந்து ஏற்பாடு செய்ய கேட்டுள்ளதாக https://t.co/hScyfTb9ix செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.இது தவறானது. பல்கலைக்கழக நிர்வாகி மாணவர்களை வெளியேறவும், அவர்களே வாகனத்தை ஏற்பாடு செய்து கொள்ளவும் கூறவில்லை. https://t.co/M51YgF0iqv— PIB in Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳 #StayHome #StaySafe  May 11, 2020
டெல்லியில் சிக்கியுள்ள ஜம்மு காஷ்மீர் மாணவர்கள் கல்லூரி நிர்வாகத்திடம் தங்களுக்கு பேருந்து ஏற்பாடு செய்ய கேட்டுள்ளதாக https://t.co/hScyfTb9ix செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது.இது தவறானது. பல்கலைக்கழக நிர்வாகி மாணவர்களை வெளியேறவும், அவர்களே வாகனத்தை ஏற்பாடு செய்து கொள்ளவும் கூறவில்லை. https://t.co/M51YgF0iqv
மத்திய அரசு ஊழியர்களின் ஊதியத்தை 30% குறைக்க மத்திய அரசு திட்டமிட்டுள்ளதாக டைம்ஸ் நவ் செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது. இந்த செய்தி தவறானது. இதுபோன்ற எந்தவொரு திட்டமும் அரசாங்கத்தின் பரிசீலனையில் இல்லை. ஏற்கனவே இந்த செய்தியை இத்துறை அமைச்சர் மறுத்துள்ளார்.#PIBFactCheck @PIB_India https://t.co/GtCyok7HWT— PIB in Tamil Nadu 🇮🇳 #StayHome #StaySafe  May 11, 2020
மத்திய அரசு ஊழியர்களின் ஊதியத்தை 30% குறைக்க மத்திய அரசு திட்டமிட்டுள்ளதாக டைம்ஸ் நவ் செய்தி வெளியிட்டுள்ளது. இந்த செய்தி தவறானது. இதுபோன்ற எந்தவொரு திட்டமும் அரசாங்கத்தின் பரிசீலனையில் இல்லை. ஏற்கனவே இந்த செய்தியை இத்துறை அமைச்சர் மறுத்துள்ளார்.#PIBFactCheck @PIB_India https://t.co/GtCyok7HWT
President's Secretariat
President of India's Greetings on the Eve of Deepawali
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind has sent his greetings to his fellow citizens on the eve of Deepawali.
In a message, the President has said, “On the auspicious occasion of Deepawali, I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to all our fellow citizens living in India and abroad.
Deepawali festival symbolizes the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. This festival is largely celebrated by people following different beliefs across various sections of our society. The auspicious occasion of Deepawali gives message of mutual affection, fraternity and brotherhood. Infact, it is an occasion to share our prosperity and happiness with each other.
Let us, celebrate this festival together in a clean and safe manner and resolve to contribute in conservation & protection of environment”.
Please Click Here to see the President's Message in Hindi
Ministry of Railways
Shri Vishwesh Chaube appointed as new Member , Railway Board
Shri Vishwesh Chaube has been appointed as new Member , Railway Board and ex officio Secretary to the Government of India and has assumed charge with effect from 1st November 2018. Shri Chaube, an Indian Railways Service of Engineering  officer of 1980 batch, has worked in the key posts of General Manager Northern Railway and Metro Railway Kolkata, Principal Chief Engineer South Eastern Railway, Director Indian Railway Institute of Civil Engineering , Pune and in Northern Railway as Chief Track Engineer  and Divisional Railway Manager , Firozpur.
In Railway Board as Executive Director, he monitored implementation of multi-disciplinary aspects of running higher axle load and briefed full Board on monthly basis on actions required to be taken by Railways. He has also dealt with works of Safety Related Special Funds  and implementation of High Speed on pan India basis.
For the first time in modern times, in the Rail sector, large value contracts were successfully awarded and executed by him in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited . As Chief Engineer/Construction on Western Railway, various innovative projects of infrastructure development have been executed by him. The first project in Western Railway on Build Operate Transfer  basis, i.e. Viramgam-Mehsana Gauge Conversion project was conceptualized and awarded by him.
Ministry of Law and Justice
E Sewa Kendras - Bridging the digital divide & ensuring justice for All
(815 eSewa Kendras have been made under 25 High Courts, benefiting all the stakeholders to avail citizen-centric services of courts and case-related information conveniently.
About eSewa Kendras: eSewa Kendras have been rolled out to bridge the digital divide by providing e filing services to lawyers and litigants. Covering all High Courts and one District Court as pilot project, it is being expanded to cover all court complexes. The eSewa Kendras are being set up at the entry point of the court complexes with the intention of facilitating the lawyer or litigant who needs any kind of assistance ranging from information to facilitation and e filing.
On 30 October 2020, India’s first e-Resource Center was inaugurated at Nagpur in Maharashtra. The e-Resource Centre “Nyay Kaushal” will facilitate e-filing of cases in Supreme Court India, High Courts and District Courts across the country. It will also assist the lawyers and litigants in access online e-Courts services and shall be the saviour for those who cannot afford the technology. It will provide benefits in saving time, avoidance of exertion, travelling long distances, and saving cost by offering facilities of e-filing of cases across the country, to conduct the hearing virtually, Scanning, Accessing e-Courts services etc.
Department of Space
MoU between India and Japan for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, is apprised of a Memorandum of Understanding  signed between National Atmospheric Research Laboratory , Dept of Space, Government of India and Research Institute for Sustainable Humanosphere , Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan for Academic and Research Cooperation and Exchange on November 4, 2020 and November 11, 2020 at respective institutes and exchanged by post.
Objectives
- This MoU shall enable NARL and RISH to continue their cooperation in areas of atmospheric science and technology, collaborative scientific experiments/campaigns and related modelling studies utilising the research facilities of RISH and NARL, exchange of scientific materials, publications and information, joint research meetings and workshops, exchange of faculty members, students and researchers.
- This MoU would lead to mutual utilization of facilities such as the Middle and Upper atmosphere  radar in Shigaraki, Japan, the Equatorial Atmosphere Radar  in Kototabang, Indonesia and complementary instruments available from RISH, and the Mesosphere-Stratosphere-Troposphere  radar and complementary instruments available at NARL.
Background
NARL and RISH have been collaborating in the area of atmospheric science and technology as well as exchange of scientists. This arrangement was formalised in 2008 through an MoU. The above MoU was renewed in the year 2013. A fresh MOU to promote collaborative research, as per the new guidelines, was signed in November 2020 by both sides and exchanged.
NARL scientists worked as resource persons in the international school on atmospheric radar conducted by RISH. A team of Professors and Researchers of Kyoto University visited NARL and conducted focused workshop to strengthen cooperative research being carried out by the two institutes.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Relaxations provided on compliances to be met by units / developers / co‐developers of SEZs
In view of the sudden outbreak of COVID‐19 pandemic and the nation‐wide lock‐down, most government offices are closed and a few involved in emergency services etc., are functioning with skeletal staff. The Department of Commerce has therefore decided to provide suitable relaxations on compliances to be met by units / developers / co‐developers of Special Economic Zones. Such compliances to which the relaxations will apply, include:
· Requirement to file Quarterly Progress Report  attested by Independent Chartered Engineers by Developers/ Co‐developers
· SOFTEX form to be filed by IT/ITES units
· Filing of Annual Performance Reports  by SEZ units
· Extension of Letter of Approvals  which may expire, in the cases of:
- Developers/co‐developers who are in the process of developing and operationalising the SEZ;
- units which are likely to complete their 5 year block for NFE assessment;
- Units which are yet to commence operations
Development Commissioners of SEZs have been directed to ensure that no hardship is caused to Developers / Co‐Developer / Units and no punitive action is taken in cases where any compliance is not met during this period impacted by the above disruption. Further, as may be possible, all extensions of LoAs and other compliances may be facilitated through electronic mode in a time‐bound manner. In the cases where it is not possible to grant extension through electronic mode or in cases where a physical meeting is required, Development Commissioners have been asked to ensure that the Developer / Co‐developer / Units do not face any hardship due to such expiry of validity during this period of disruption. Ad‐hoc interim extension / deferment of the expiry date may be granted without prejudice till 30.06.2020 or further instructions of the Department on the matter, whichever is earlier.
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PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Datia, Madhya Pradesh
Announces ex-gratia from PMNRF for the victims
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Datia district of Madhya Pradesh. Shri Modi has announced an ex-gratia from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund  for the victims.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
“दतिया में हुआ सड़क हादसा हृदयविदारक है। इस दुर्घटना में जिन्होंने अपनों को खोया है, उनके परिजनों के प्रति मेरी शोक-संवेदनाएं। घायलों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं। राज्य सरकार की देखरेख में स्थानीय प्रशासन राहत और बचाव के काम में पूरी तत्परता से जुटा है: PM Modi”
“An ex-gratia of Rs. 2 lakh from PMNRF would be given to the next of kin of those who lost their lives in the mishap in Datia. The injured would be given Rs. 50,000: PM @narendramodi”
Ministry of Mines
Ministry of Mines aims to implement 341 cleanliness activities under Special Campaign 3.0
The Ministry of Mines along with its CPSEs and itsfield formations is observing the Special Campaign 3.0, to foster cleanliness and elevate workplace experiences at Government offices. The Secretary, Ministry of Mines, in a V.C. meeting with all field offices on 30th September, reviewed the preparation of all offices for special campaign 3.0. The targets were set under various categories and sites for cleaning were identified. Record Management and enhancement of workplace experience in offices will be the prime focus during the campaign. Ministry of Mines and the other units have identified 341 cleanliness campaign / activities under the purview of Special Campaign 3.0.
The Ministry and organizations under it are going beyond the eight vertices of campaign and undertaking various activities as best practices. Taking forward it's theme of giving back to the environment, new initiatives are taken by the Ministry under the campaign.
During the Special Campaign 3.0, Ministry of Mines is undertaking refurbishing of office premises including the main entrance and corridors of Shastri Bhawan. As an energy saving measure, old hot cases are being removed from all the offices of Ministry of Mines. Standees and flexes are being replaced with digital screen to display various campaign posters.
The Geological Survey of India  is going to carry out various activities at 15 Geo-Heritage sites nationwide. These Geo-heritage sites are identified in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya and in Tripura. GSI will prepare rock sculpting at its CHQ campus by using old rock samples collected during various geological field investigations from different parts of the country.
A number of new and innovative activities are taking place at various offices. National Aluminium Company Ltd . is revamping a Vermi-Compost Plant and creating a Medicinal Plant Garden at Nalco Nagar Township, Bhubaneswar. NALCO is also developing similar type of medicinal plant gardens at its Damanjodi and Angul units.
Hindustan Copper Ltd.  is also organising number of innovative activities. From rainwater harvesting to cleaning of water bodies to placing of bird feeders are some of the sustainable activities which HCL is undertaking under the Special Campaign 3.0.
Mineral Exploration Consultancy Ltd  is promoting ‘Solid Waste Segregation from the Source’ with placing of blue and green colour buckets. The company is also constructing Composite Pits to promote organic fertilizers.
Indian Bureau of Mines  is also observing Special Campaign 3.0 with lot of plantation programmes along with creating compost pits and even construction of a herbal plant garden.
Other units like NIRM and JNARDDC are also conducting several sustainable cleanliness drives during this campaign period.
Ministry of Education
4 Year Integrated Teacher Education Programme  launched in 57 reputed Central/State Government Universities/Institutions from academic session 2023-24
National Council for Teacher Education  has launched Integrated Teacher Education Programme  in 57 Teacher Education Institutions  from the academic session 2023-24 throughout the country. This is a flagship programme of NCTE under NEP 2020.
ITEP, as notified on 26 October 2021, is a 4 Year dual-major holistic undergraduate degree offering B.A. B.Ed./ B. Sc. B. Ed. and B.Com. B.Ed. This course will prepare teachers for the 4 stages of the new school structure i.e. Foundational, Preparatory, Middle and Secondary . The programme is being offered in pilot mode initially in reputed Central/State Government Universities/Institutions. ITEP will be available for all students who choose teaching as a profession after Secondary, by choice. This integrated course will benefit students since they will save one year by finishing the course in 4 years rather than the customary 5 years required by the present B.Ed. plan. Admission for the same will be carried out by the National Testing Agency  through the National Common Entrance Test .
ITEP will not only impart cutting-edge pedagogy but will also establish a foundation in early childhood care and education , foundational literacy and numeracy , inclusive education and an understanding of India and its values/ethos/art/traditions, among others. The course will contribute substantially to the revitalization of the whole teacher education sector. The prospective teachers passing out of this course through a multi-disciplinary environment, grounded in Indian values and traditions will be instilled with the needs of 21st century global standards and, hence, will be the harbingers in shaping the future of New India.
Ministry of Power
NTPC and Siemens Limited sign MoU for demonstrating Hydrogen co-firing in Faridabad Gas Power Plant
NTPC and Siemens Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Understanding  to demonstrate the feasibility for hydrogen co-firing blended with natural gas in Siemens V94.2 gas turbines installed at NTPC Faridabad gas power plant. The total installed capacity of Faridabad gas power plant is 432 megawatt  with two V94.2 gas turbines operating in combined cycle mode. The MoU was signed by both the companies in the presence of Shri Ujjwal Kanti Bhattacharya, Director , NTPC Ltd. and Shri Satya Prakash Chowdary N, General Manager, Siemens Ltd.
Achieving de-carbonizing targets requires a concerted and wide-ranging roadmap across all energy intensive sectors. As a part of this road map, hydrogen co-firing in gas turbines can play a key role in reducing the CO2 emissions. NTPC Ltd., being the largest power generator in India, intends to play a major role in energy transition and achieving the COP26 commitments. As a part of this initiative, NTPC is exploring various new hydrogen generation technologies along with hydrogen usage so as to ensure future readiness, develop the required capabilities, technical expertise, align with the national decarbonizing and hydrogen mission targets.
Under this MoU, both the companies will collaborate to study the feasibility of introducing hydrogen co-firing in Faridabad gas power plant. Based on the feasibility studies, a pilot project for 5%  hydrogen co-firing may be implemented for demonstrating the capability and the hydrogen required for the project shall be arranged by NTPC.
“NTPC is pioneering various hydrogen related initiatives and is carrying out various R&D works in this field so as to bring in a technology which can provide green, affordable, reliable and sustainable power for all. This MoU is one of the few steps taken by NTPC to meet these targets. Hydrogen co-firing can help in utilizing the existing NTPC gas assets, lowering the cost of electricity from gas plants when green hydrogen is available at a lower cost. Also, these gas turbines can help in providing flexibility to the grid during renewable era and help in stabilizing the grid. We believe that partnering with Siemens Limited that has global expertise in this technology will help us meet our objectives under the National Hydrogen Mission.” said, Manish Kumar Srivastava, Executive Director, NTPC Ltd.
“This MoU demonstrates that India has accelerated its energy transition and decarbonisation journey. We take great pride in collaborating with NTPC as we believe that together we can make existing and future power systems more efficient, flexible and sustainable” said Ashish Sareen, Head of Service & Digital, Energy - Siemens Limited.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri to lay Wreath at Kargil War Memorial, DRAS
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh is going to lay wreath at Kargil War Memorial in Dras tomorrow on the occasion of 20th Anniversary of Operation Vijay against the intrusion of heights by militias as well as regular troops of Pakistan in Kargil sector in Jammu and Kashmir.
Raksha Mantri will also dedicate to the nation two bridges built by Border Roads Organisation at Ujh in Kathua district and Basantar in Samba district. The Ujh bridge is One kilometre long and the Basantar bridge is 617.4 metre.
Brave soldiers of the Indian Army had overcome seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and a determined enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war with the help of Indian Air Force which gave aiur support to the Army. On this momentous occasion, the proud nation is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum.
One of the major events is the relay of a Victory Flame from National War Memorial  in New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial at Dras. Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh handed over the Flame to ace army shooter Subedar Jitu Rai who represented India as the first torch bearer, at the NMW on July 14, 2019.
The Victory Flame is being carried by Indian Army’s outstanding sportsmen and war heroes. It is being passed through nine major towns/cities of North India and finally culminate at the Karambhoomi of the martyrs at the Kargil War Memorial located at Dras on July 26, 2019, where it will be received by the COAS. All along the journey, Indian Army personnel are paying homage to the heroes who fought valiantly for the Nation.
This Victory Flame and the journey of the eternal flame from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial brings alive the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas - ‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. We ‘remember’ our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we ‘rejoice’ by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.
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